“It’s all about timing when it comes to big wave surfing,” said Linden. “The swell we have been waiting for is just around the corner.” Linden continues, “The Quiksilver Ceremonial Chile will open this year’s newly enhanced BWWT with increased prize money and Chile’s gaping left hand barrels. The best big wave riders in the world are scheduled to compete, so it is sure to be an incredible event!”

The Quiksilver Ceremonial Chile will commence early next week with the world’s top big wave riders competing for a $50,000 prize purse. The first stop on the 2013 Big Wave World Tour, the Quiksilver Ceremonial Chile is one of the world’s most anticipated big wave events.

This year, Quiksilver will be producing several post-event video recaps, starting with ‘heats on demand’ after the conclusion of the 2013 Quiksilver Ceremonial Chile. The videos will be available online for viewers on the official 2013 Quiksilver Ceremonial Chile website at www.quiksilver.com/chile.